Escarpment: meaning, definitions and examples

geography

A long, steep slope, especially one at the edge of a plateau or separating areas of land at different heights.

bluff, cliff, cliff edge, precipice, ridge

Examples of usage

• The hikers stopped to admire the breathtaking view from the top of the escarpment.

• The river below flowed rapidly along the base of the escarpment.

• The city was built on the edge of an ancient escarpment.

• The escarpment provided a natural barrier between the two regions.

• The army positioned themselves on the escarpment to have a strategic advantage.